Xatar's Last Days and Financial Troubles Uncovered
Xatar reportedly submits bankruptcy petition
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In a shocking turn of events, last week we bid farewell to the enigmatic figure of Xatar, found lifeless in his Cologne apartment. The official investigation into his unexpected demise continues, but it's clear that the rapper faced some dark financial storms before his untimely end.
According to a revealing exposé by "Bild," Xatar, formerly known as Giware Hajabi, had reportedly filed for insolvency at the local Cologne court in September 2024. The insolvency ruling, it seems, came just a few months before his passing. Creditors have until the end of November to submit their claims.
In a somewhat miraculous twist, Xatar was granted the opportunity to continue earning financially as a freelance musician, keeping all revenue generated from his artistic works. This income was considered exempt from the insolvency estate. However, a portion of his earnings might have been designated for creditors to help reduce his massive debt. Xatar aimed to regain financial freedom within three years under the watchful eye of an official supervisor.
The Search for Answers Continues
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Xatar's death, on May 8, 2025, in the apartment of a long-time business partner, has sent shockwaves through the German hip-hop community. The initial autopsy did not show signs of foul play, but a toxicology report is still pending.
Xatar, notorious for his controversial image within the German rap scene, had a troubled past marked by early criminality. He made headlines in 2009 with a daring robbery of a cash-in-transit vehicle, netting over 1.8 million euros worth of gold teeth and jewelry. However, these stolen goods remain missing to this day. Fatih Akin immortalized this story in the 2022 film "Rheingold."
Amidst his legal battles, Xatar's music career thrived. His second album was even created during his imprisonment. However, trouble struck again in the fall of 2023 when five companies in his corporate group filed for insolvency. Xatar's music label "Alles oder Nix Records" ultimately ceased operations in March 2024. Xatar openly admitted to feeling overwhelmed by his entrepreneurial responsibilities at the time.
Sources: ntv.de, nan (adapted and restructured for clarity and flow)
- Despite Xatar's financial struggles, which led to insolvency filings and the closure of his record label, his earnings from his music, including his second album created during imprisonment, were considered exempt and might have been used for debt management in personal-finance.
- With the rapper's death in May 2025, the entertainment industry, especially the German hip-hop scene, was left in shock, as the official investigation into his unexpected demise continues.
- In the realm of pop-culture, Xatar's life story, marked by moments of controversy, criminality, and financial troubles, mirrors the rollercoaster journey seen in the lives of many celebrities.
